Genus

Common name: Pipefish

Scientific name: Corythoichthys

Corythoichthys is a genus of pipefishes commonly found in coral reef environments. These slender, elongated fish are known for their cryptic coloration and patterns, which help them blend into their surroundings. They are peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive tank mates. In the wild, they form monogamous pairs and are often seen swimming in unison. Corythoichthys species feed on small crustaceans and require live food in captivity. They are fascinating for their unique breeding behavior, where males carry the fertilized eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch.

  1. Coral Banded Pipefish; Moalboal, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
    Common name: Brown-banded pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys amplexus
  2. A network pipefish, Corythoichthys flavofasciatus, underwater in the lagoon of Huahine island, Pacific ocean, French Polynesia
    Common name: Network pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys flavofasciatus
  3. Reeftop Pipefish Corythoichthys haematopterus
    Common name: Reeftop pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys haematopterus
  4. イシヨウジ・Scribbled pipefish、Corythoichthys intestinalis (Ramsay, 1881)。ミクロネシア連邦ヤップ島
    Common name: Scribbled pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys intestinalis
  5. Black-breasted Pipefish (Corythoichthys nigripectus) during a night dive at Padre Burgos Pier in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines.  Underwater photography and travel.
    Common name: Black-breasted pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys nigripectus
  6. Schultzs Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    Common name: Schultz's pipefish
    Scientific name: Corythoichthys schultzi